Dodge dakota engine dies when headlights on

Asked by Kevin Nov 07, 2018 at 09:31 PM about the 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Engine dies when i turn headlights on, otherwise
runs fine

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KenF answered 5 years ago

Get the alternator tested, it may not be putting out enough juice to keep battery charged with additional load for headlights. Any auto parts store can test the alternator (and battery) for free.

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